Bathe Blue vs Vaguely Mauve
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Bathe Blue belongs to the blue family and Vaguely Mauve to the grey family. Bathe Blue (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Vaguely Mauve (LRV 57), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Bathe Blue runs cool while Vaguely Mauve is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Bathe Blue vs Vaguely Mauve in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Bathe Blue and Vaguely Mauve in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Bathe Blue reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Vaguely Mauve.
Color Details
Bathe Blue vs Vaguely Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bathe Blue on one side and Vaguely Mauve on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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